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Post by GCR on Oct 25, 2007 8:10:57 GMT -5
Congrats, I'm glad Wested came through for you. 'Blues Same here, I'm happy to hear that Wested took care of you and that the jacket is a winner!  -GCR |
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Post by Ragingblues on Oct 25, 2007 11:03:25 GMT -5
Glad to hear everything worked out just fine in the end. Hopefully the courier will pay Wested in a timely manner.
Ken
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Post by pagey on Oct 26, 2007 16:09:36 GMT -5
Thanks, I'm also very pleased that Wested came through. I must say I'm really pleased with the horsehide. I bought it as an alternative to goat as I had to replace my old jacket and goat was no longer offered. As it is, I actually prefer it. Although it feels really tough, the leather is wonderfully smooth and not at all stiff. I ordered mine with no leather facings, which I think improves the drape and gives it more of an Indy look. For a heavier hide i think the horsehide drapes very well. If you're looking for a durable leather jacket that drapes well I think Wested's horsehide is a pretty good choice. I've only been wearing mine for 2 days and already it's starting to gain some character. These are bad quality indoor pics, but I'll post them anyway.     |
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Post by indianadirk on Oct 26, 2007 16:21:34 GMT -5
Hey very nice Pagey ,
That jacket looks better on you then the last one did, its like a perfect vid.
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Post by IndyBlues on Oct 26, 2007 17:48:25 GMT -5
Congrats Pagey! The jacket looks great. I recently picked up a used Wested H.H., and I was suprised at how nice the leather looks and feels. It's similar to the goat, as far as toughness and drape, but without the waxy look and "creakiness"the goat seems to have.
I think Westeds H.H. is a great choice if your looking for an Indy jacket that can take a beating. Although it doesn't have the drape of a lambskin, it still drapes nicely,and the trade-off is worth it if you want a workhorse jacket.
'Blues
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2007 19:09:48 GMT -5
Nick, That's a great looking replacement jacket I'm glad everything got sorted out. Cheers, John |
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Post by agent5 on Oct 26, 2007 19:51:44 GMT -5
Looks and sounds great. Still with the D-Rings though. When in the hell is Wested going to learn? They've only been doing this for year and years now.  |
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Post by pastimesteve on Oct 26, 2007 20:25:51 GMT -5
That jacket looks fantastic Pagey. Glad things got taken care of. The horsehide Wested was my next option if the G&B goat hadn't worked out. Steve |
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Post by indianablooze on Oct 26, 2007 21:40:21 GMT -5
Good lookin' jacket Was it off the rack, or did it have other mods, besides the longer sleeves? |
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Post by GCR on Oct 26, 2007 23:16:02 GMT -5
Beautiful jacket...absolutely beautiful!!! That thing looks like a well-worn jacket that has already seen some adventures...and yet it's only two days old! Incredible! That is one hell of an awesome looking jacket with some great character to it. -GCR |
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Post by pagey on Oct 27, 2007 2:37:56 GMT -5
It is a perfect fit - I asked for a size 40, 8os fit and gave Peter specific shoulder and sleeve measurements. Other than no inside facings, I didn't have any specific requests. The pocket flaps are how he's doing them these days it seems. And I didn't ask for rectangular sliders either. I'm not so detail obsessed about the Raiders jacket - issues about collar/storm flap alignment, yoke placement, d-rings really don't bother me. I just want a well made and tough jacket of a raiders design that fits me correctly. And now I've got one.  |
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Post by indianablooze on Oct 28, 2007 10:51:38 GMT -5
Mrs. Blooze says I have to wait until we go to London for a vacation on 2009 to get my HH. I hope I can wait.  That is a sweet jacket. |
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Post by indakin on Dec 7, 2007 10:29:04 GMT -5
nce jacket dude the pockets look awesome. I agree with Ken though, wested isnt consistent with the pocket shape which is why i jsut went wit a todds.
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